I had a real ‘Duh’ moment this year. I know! Already? It’s only March. But I did. I made the Cashmerette Concord tee and I had completely forgotten that I made it when taking the Tomkat Stitchery Pattern Fitting 101 Course.
Here is my tee from 2 years ago. 
I really liked this tee. I love the fabric and I wore it often. However, once I started working out with a personal trainer, this wasn’t fitting any more.
That takes us up to the current time line. You saw the one I just made last week. 
After realizing I had already made the Concord, I wondered just what had changed. I pulled out my binder from the course and started to look through it. I found where I had recorded my measurements from 2023 and went and remeasured myself.
I have gone up 3 inches across the High Bust. I knew my shoulders had more muscle on them. And from how my bras fit, suspected there was more muscle across my back as well. I found it really interesting to see what a difference working out on a regular basis has made.
That tee from two years ago was a 12 with the shoulder adjusted to be even smaller, and a neckline adjustment too. Now I’m a solid 14, no adjustments needed. My waist and hip measurements haven’t changed, but my frame size going up one size actually helps. I’m a little more proportioned now than I was.
Also, pulling out my Pattern Fitting 101 binder has made me want to revisit a few of the other items that were covered in the course. Like a woven top, and knit and woven pants.
When I did the course last time, I chose Cashmerette patterns. This time I think I’ll go through my binder and make Love Notions patterns – I have many of those patterns! And I have the fabric to make them all. This will fit in perfectly with my sew-my-stash goal for 2026.
I haven’t forgotten about working on Sure Fit Designs. My drafting buddy is busy right now with family matters, so I told her I’d wait for her. That will likely be picked up again later this year.
If you’re waiting for a bra, I’ll have something for you next week.
Happy creating!
